Dota 2: The International 2023 Preview

Valve's prestigious tournament returns with a massive prize pool and sixteen of the world's best teams competing for the Aegis of Champions.

The International is Dota 2's biggest event of the year, and it's back for 2023 with a $10,000,000 prize pool and sixteen of the world's best teams competing for the Aegis of Champions. The tournament will be held in Seattle, Washington from October 8-16.

The International is a double-elimination tournament, with the top eight teams from the group stage advancing to the upper bracket and the bottom eight teams advancing to the lower bracket. The upper bracket teams will start with a one-game advantage over the lower bracket teams. The tournament will conclude with a best-of-five grand final on October 16.

The sixteen teams that have qualified for The International 2023 are:

• OG
• Team Liquid
• PSG.LGD
• Team Aster
• Evil Geniuses
• Natus Vincere
• Team Secret
• Tundra Esports
• beastcoast
• Gaimin Gladiators
• Entity
• Royal Never Give Up
• Thunder Awaken
• Hokori
• Shopify Rebellion

The International is one of the most prestigious tournaments in esports, and it's always a thrilling event to watch. The best teams in the world will be competing for the Aegis of Champions, and the competition is sure to be fierce.

OG are the defending champions, and they'll be looking to win their third title in a row. Team Liquid and PSG.LGD are also strong contenders, and they'll be hoping to dethrone OG.

The International 2023 is sure to be an unforgettable event, and it's one that you won't want to miss.